[meaubry]

That is very unfortunate and very discouraging isn't it. Some would say, the situation you described is unfortunate - BUT all part of the game.

This is a very tough situation when robots get damaged in earlier matches and cannot be repaired in time for their next match. Having partners that cannot help because they are broke is just as frustrating for that team- I'm sure that they would rather be playing the game too.

If alliances are going to be continued to be used, perhaps a suggestion like this could be considered.

If a team shows up without their robot because it is broken and not able to run, the opposing alliance is then asked to sit out one of their alliance partners. (mutually agreed upon by that alliance and if they can't agree a random method (draw straws) is used.

All alliance partners would recieve the results of the match as though all robots had played.

I know this means an opposing alliance partner is not going to be happy that they were not able to play in those matches either - but, as Rich K has stated - there really isn't a way to make this situation FAIR to everyone, in every situation.

Mike Aubry